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Council awarded "165, 000 to deliver free and low-cost youth activities this summer
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (332+ words) INVERCLYDE Council is set to use "165, 000 to provide more sports opportunities for young people. The funding has been awarded as part of sportscotland's 2026 Summer of Sport campaign, which aims to deliver free and low-cost activities for children and young people…...
M&S launches luxury beauty freebies worth more than "100 - here's how to claim
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (283+ words) Beauty fans looking to refresh their skincare and makeup routines could bag more than "100 worth of free products this month thanks to a limited-time offer launching at M&S. From June 10, shoppers who buy two selected Est'e Lauder products " including at…...
How the Greenock Telegraph covered Scotland's last World Cup adventure France 98
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (808+ words) TWENTY-EIGHT years may have passed since Scotland last graced the men's World Cup finals, but for those among the Tele's readership (and journalists!) who are old enough to remember France '98, it probably feels as if it was only yesterday. Craig…...
Promising pair of pupils from St Columba's helping to get more girls into engineering
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (401+ words) A PROMISING pair of bright sparks from a Gourock high school explored the world of engineering at a special event. St Columba's High School students Lily Dresh and Millie Cunningham were among the 100 pupils selected to attend the University of…...
Expert: Murrell may have been trying to heal psychological wound with purchases
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (693+ words) Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will have rationalised his embezzlement of more than "400, 000, acting on a possible internal pressure to have the "lavish lifestyle that he craved but could not afford" a criminologist suggested. Dr Nicola Harding said Murrell's…...
Police arrest 26-year-old man in connection with alleged assault in Greenock
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (143+ words) A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with an 'assault' in Greenock this afternoon. Police were called to a report of an alleged assault and an attempt to break into a vehicle on Crunes Way, Greenock, at around…...
Works taking place with large crane at Waterfront Leisure Complex
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (116+ words) INVERCLYDE Leisure has announced the beginning of its temporary car park restrictions. The measures are in place at the Waterfront Leisure Complex in Greenock to allow for a crane lift operation and 'essential' improvement works. Barriers and signage are currently…...
Spacious five'bedroom west end duplex flat hits the market
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (490+ words) OFFERING substantial accommodation across two levels, this deceptively spacious five'bedroom duplex flat presents a rare opportunity to purchase a family'sized home in Greenock's highly desirable west end, complete with private outdoor space. Occupying the first and top floors of a…...
Gourock man with liver cancer admits driving while under the influence of drugs
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (363+ words) A SERIOUSLY ill man using cannabis as pain relief for liver cancer has pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs. Kevin O'Donnell was stopped by officers near his home in Shore Street in Gourock on November 28 last…...
Newark Street closure underway for resurfacing works
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (110+ words) A GREENOCK road has closed for five days to allow resurfacing works to take place. Newark Street is closed between the junctions with Madeira Street and Octavia Terrace. The temporary restriction first came into place at 7am on Monday, June 8 and…...